India House Backpackers Hostel Reviews

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86%Value For Money

78%Security

82%Location

81%Staff

88%Atmosphere

70%Cleanliness

79%Facilities

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I had a very good experience at India House Hostel. The staff is kind and friendly, and you receive good recommendations whenever you ask. The Hostel is not very close to French Quarter, but there's a bus stop just at the corner. I took a room with private bathroom and everything was completely clean and comfy, and it wasn't expensive at all. It has all the facilities required and I definitely recommend it!

A nice clean place with a relaxed atmosphere. We had the misfortune of visiting NOLA during a water issue (brain eating bacteria) but India House was otherwise a very pleasant stay. I'd book a room here again if I came back to the Big Easy.

Very nice hostel, nice atmosphere, I had a great time there !
Just two minor things :
- I had linens not adapted to the mattress (too small), ie the sheet was always getting out the mattress and most of the night I was sleeping on the dirty plastic mattress that was pretty uncomfortable
- There's a guy, making breakfast on morning... He's so rude that pretty annoying and spoils a bit the nice and cool atmosphere of the place

Fantastic place! Very New Orleans. I rented a bike instead of a car, and staying at this place was perfect: I was able to ride to downtown, Bywater, City Park, Garden District. Also, for an above ground pool, its was pretty sweet and well maintained. Awesome place. Highly recommend.

The hostel was easy to find and close to the FQ. The "backyard" with a stage was nice, as were the ample areas to store food. Our room (12-bed female-only) was simple but adequate. We liked the overall "feel" of the place. The woman who showed us around so friendly and helpful, but after that, the men working at the counter were extremely unpleasant. As much as I liked the rest of the hostel, their sour dispositions and bad attitudes would deter me from staying there again.

I could pay a bit more for a bit more quality. Do your buildings pass fire codes? It all seems over crowded with no escape routes.
I am an old hippy (61) and certainly appreciate the atmosphere, except I have come to appreciate a good night sleep with order and courtesy.
I think my laptop caught a virus at your place. After calls to support and a system restore I am back online.

Amazing place! Just a 5 or 10 minute tram or bus ride to the quarter. The facilities are decent enough. I felt extremely comfortable there and had a great time!The only thing to watch out for is some of the employees attitudes, If you catch certain ones on an off day be prepared. It's an hostel after all... If you aren't ok answering questions or dealing with drunk people don't work here. Will most definitely stay my next back in NOLA!!!!!

It has a welcoming great atmosphere and really nice, knowledgeable and friendly staff. I had a double bed room that was quiet, clean and with a must needed functioning AC. The room however had fleas which a bit annoying. Over all a cool place to stay.

If u are a clean freak or picky dont stay here is really hippie environment and the clean is not the strongest but the people is cool and the patio area is really good to chill and know everyone
what i look is the nearest to the french quarter u just have to take the bus in the corner 3dlls for a full day pass

Definitely the best hostel I have ever stayed in! The hostel is a beautiful old building with lots of character the staff are friendly, the facilities are great with a kitchen, plenty of areas to socialise in and also a pool! Everyone I met here were great people and we all had such a fun time together it's really easy to meet people. Easy to get in to French quarter just get the trolley down Canal st. Rooms are air conditioned, beds comfy. Great breakfast although not free. Whole foods near by.